# mautrix-gmessages vs Matrix Signal bridge

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | mautrix-gmessages | Matrix Signal bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 53/100 | 54/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #4 of 5 in Bridges | #21 of 33 in Communication |
| GitHub stars | 193 | 676 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +3 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 14 ✓ |
| Latest release | v0.2610.0 · 16 Oct 2026 | v0.2610.0 · 16 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Matrix Signal bridge scores 54/100 against 53/100 for mautrix-gmessages, so it is the safer default.

Matrix Signal bridge ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for mautrix-gmessages.

Matrix Signal bridge is growing faster right now (+3 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [mautrix-gmessages](https://selfhost.directory/project/gmessages) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/gmessages.md)
- [Matrix Signal bridge](https://selfhost.directory/project/matrix-signal-bridge) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/matrix-signal-bridge.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/gmessages-vs-matrix-signal-bridge